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Africa

The US Treasury Department on Thursday imposed sanctions against Rwanda's Minister for Regional Integration James Kabarebe, accusing him of playing a "central" role in the East African country's alleged support for the Congolese anti-government March 23 Movement (M23) militia.

DR Congo: US Sanctions Rwanda Minister Over Alleged M23 Support

Report: EU Green Energy Push Degrading North Africa

Ancient Egypt's Lost Royal Tomb Found After 3.5K Years

Sudan: Human Rights Network Accuses Warring Sides of Executing Civilians

DR Congo: UN Accuses M23 of Executing Armed Minors in Bukavu

West Africa

Ivorian Pres. Alassane Ouattara announced in a year-end address on Tuesday that French troops will depart from the country in January 2025, becoming the latest Francophone nation in West Africa to reduce military ties with the former colonial power.

French Troops to Leave Côte d'Ivoire in January

Ghana Supreme Court Dismisses Challenges to Anti-LGBTQ Bill

AOC Challenges Party Veteran for Key House Oversight Role

Ghana: John Mahama Wins Presidential Election

Guinea: Dozens Killed in Clashes at Soccer Match

North Africa

The UN on Monday launched a $6B humanitarian appeal for Sudan in 2025 — a 40% increase from the previous year — aimed at assisting nearly 26M people within the country and across the region who face dire circumstances due to ongoing conflict.

UN Seeks $6B for Sudan as World's Worst Hunger Crisis Looms

Sudan: Russia Secures First African Naval Base Deal

Trump Reaffirms Gaza Plans Amid Visit from Jordan's King Abdullah II

Libyan Official Survives Assassination Attempt in Tripoli

Sudan: 65 Dead in Multiple Attacks

East Africa

UK news outlet The Telegraph reported on Thursday that the US has requested direct participation in negotiations between the UK and Mauritius regarding the future of the Chagos Islands, with Mauritian Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam confirming that a White House representative will attend the meetings.

US Joins Chagos Islands Talks

M23 Seizes Another Town in Eastern DRC Despite Unilateral Cease-Fire

DR Congo: Hundreds Killed in Goma as M23 Seizes Control

US Strikes Alleged IS Targets in Somalia

DRC: M23 Rebels Advance, Vow Kinshasa March

Central Africa

A spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) told reporters in Geneva on Friday that the displacement crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has further escalated due to the latest surge in fighting, affecting access to healthcare and humanitarian aid.

DR Congo: UN Says Displacement Crisis Worsening, M23 Claims Seizure of Bukavu

DRC President Snubs Peace Talks as M23 Rebels Seize Goma

UN: Over 230K Displaced in Eastern DRC Since Jan. 1

DRC: M23 Rebels Encircle Goma as Military Governor Dies in Combat

DR Congo: M23 Captures Key Town of Masisi

Southern Africa

Muhsin Hendricks — the world's first openly gay imam — was fatally shot on Saturday morning in Gqeberha, South Africa, when two masked assailants ambushed his vehicle and fired multiple shots through the passenger window.

World's First Openly Gay Imam Shot Dead in South Africa

US Skips G20 Talks Over South Africa Land Reform Dispute

Report: EU Funds Linked to Modern Slave Trade in North Africa

Trump Threatens to Cut South African Aid Over Land 'Confiscations'

South Africa: Over 100 Trapped Illegal Miners Suspected Dead